Top-Op Fenugreek (Methi) Seeds – 10x375g

Description

Golden Fenugreek Seeds for Tempering and Pickling

This case holds ten 375g packs of TOP OP Methi Seeds, the small golden fenugreek seeds that South Asian cooks call methi. Firm and slightly bitter with a warm, almost maple like note when toasted, they suit everything from tadka to homemade pickles, and the 10 x 375g size keeps caterers and larger kitchens well supplied.

Key Features

• Whole fenugreek seeds (methi) with a distinctive gentle bitterness
• Case of 10 x 375g for regular use in catering and larger homes
• Toasting mellows the bitterness and brings out a warm aroma
• A key note in dal tadka, pickles, sambar and panch phoron
• Ambient dry good that stores well when kept sealed and dry

Uses

Add a pinch to hot oil for tadka, temper with mustard and cumin for dals, work into pickles and chutneys, include in spice blends such as sambar powder and panch phoron, or sprout the seeds for salads.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Reseal the pack or use an airtight container after opening to hold the flavour.

A: Methi is the South Asian name for fenugreek. These are the whole seeds, used as a spice. Q: Why do the seeds taste bitter? A: Fenugreek is naturally a little bitter. A short dry roast softens the bitterness and adds warmth, so use a light hand. Q: Can I use methi seeds in pickles? A: Yes. They are a classic pickling spice and are widely used in South Asian achar and chutneys. Q: Who makes it? A: This is a TOP OP product, a brand of TOP OP Foods, a long established Asian and world food distributor based in the UK.

About the brand: TOP OP Foods was founded in 1974 by the Shah Brothers as a single grocery shop in Burnt Oak, London, and has grown into a major supplier of Asian and Continental foods across the UK and Europe, carrying more than 2,000 lines through its own TOP OP and Niharti brands.